used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Herein Girard had the advantage.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
at or in the front
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
fearless and daring
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
an occurrence of something
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
recognizable; marked
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
DISPLAYEDverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
fakenounUS /feɪk/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
obtain
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
GirardnounUS /dʒərˈɑːrd/
United States financier (born in France) who helped finance the War of 1812 (1750-1831)
From this reading Herein Girard had the advantage.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
the act of departing
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herein Girard had the advantage.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
HereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading Herein Girard had the advantage.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
misleadernoun
someone who leads astray (often deliberately)
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
schemernounUS /ˈskiːmər/
a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAME GOES ON AND FINE PLAY IS DISPLAYED ON BOTH SIDES.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading He had fixed his plan and our hero was going it blind, not having had time to arrange a trick against the one he well knew was being set up for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fellow really intended to gain time to put up his job for "doing" our hero, in case it was decided that he was to be "done up."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, you are a good one," thought Oscar, and he mentally questioned whether or not he was coming out ahead of such a bold schemer, for the detective was well aware that the invitation business was a misleader--what is called a "fake."
